The National Dust Disease Taskforce was established to address the concern about the emerging trend of new cases of accelerated silicosis in Australia.
The National Dust Disease Taskforce developed a national approach to the prevention, early identification, control, and management of occupational dust diseases in Australia.
The taskforce conducted an independent review of the systems in place to protect Australians who are at risk from occupational dust disease.
The taskforce delivered its final report to the Australian Government in June 2021, and is no longer in operation.
In April 2022 the Australian, and state and territory governments released the All of governments’ response to the final report of the National Dust Disease Taskforce.
The response provides a strong commitment from all governments to:
- reduce incidences of silicosis and other dust diseases among workers
- increase the quality of life for people affected and their families.
The recommendations in the Final Report set out a comprehensive program designed to make workplaces safer for those working with harmful substances such as silica, minimise risks associated with exposure to these substances, and provide better support to those affected.
The National Dust Disease Taskforce developed a national approach to prevent, identify, control and manage occupational dust diseases in Australia. The taskforce has completed its work and ceased operating.
The Aged Care Taskforce brought together representatives of older Australians, aged care providers, and experts, to consider how to sustainably fund aged care into the future. The Taskforce Report delivers 23 recommendations to improve the sustainability of aged care.
This document from the Australian and state and territory governments outlines their commitment to reducing incidences of silicosis and other dust diseases among workers, and increase the quality of life for people affected and their families.